överlevnadsinstinkter
Syllables
ö-ver-lev-nads-in-stink-ter
Pronunciation
/œˈvɛrˌlɛvˈnɑːdsɪnˈstɪŋktɛr/
Stress
0100010
Morphemes
över- + levnads- + -instinkt-er
The word 'överlevnadsinstinkter' is a complex Swedish noun divided into seven syllables: ö-ver-lev-nads-in-stink-ter. It's formed from a prefix ('över-'), roots ('levnads-' and 'instinkt'), and a suffix ('-er'). The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lev'). Syllabification follows Swedish rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
The innate, biological drives that promote survival.
Survival instincts
“Djur följer sina överlevnadsinstinkter.”
“Hennes överlevnadsinstinkter tog över.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lev').
Syllables
ö — Open syllable, vowel only.. ver — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'vr'.. lev — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. nads — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'nds'.. in — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'n'.. stink — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'st'.. ter — Closed syllable, onset consonant 't'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Swedish prioritizes maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Complex consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority.
- The word contains several consonant clusters, which are common in Swedish and handled according to onset maximization rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllabification.
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